About the Project

Timeline

Exploration programs for offshore natural gas and oil begin in Nova Scotia with the issuing of off-shore leases.

1967

The first exploration well is drilled by Mobil.

1972

The Thebaud field is discovered.

1979

The Venture field is discovered.

1983

The South Venture field is discovered.

1984

The Alma field is discovered.

1986

The North Triumph field is discovered.

1995

Sable Offshore Energy Project is formed.

1997

Regulatory approval of the Sable Offshore Energy Project and the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline.

1998 – 1999

Construction of offshore and onshore facilities begins. Offshore wells are drilled, jackets are installed, subsea pipeline to shore is completed and on-share facilities are put in place. Goldboro Gas Plant and Point Tupper Liquid Fractionation Plant completedMaritimes & Northeast Pipeline completed – allowing gas transport through the Maritimes to the northeastern United States.

December 31, 1999

First gas production.

2003

Alma gas field begins producing.

2004

South Venture field begins producing.

2006

Compression platform installed at Thebaud.

2010

The project celebrates 10 years of production. ExxonMobil and the Sable Project workforce are recognized by the Offshore Technology Association of Nova Scotia (now the Maritimes Energy Association) with the Pioneer Award.